ATI Mental & Med Surg Proctored Exam

A nurse is working with a client who reports following holistic practices at home. The nurse should identify that which of the following is an example of a holistic practice that the client might foll

A patient has a new order for a thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO) to help support and stabilize her spine. What are the nursing priorities when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply)

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks, “What part of my brain controls my emotions?” Which nursing response is appropriate?

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see?

The nurse performs in-line suctioning when the patient experiences a decrease in oxygen saturation and bradycardia. Which nursing action is best?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client use

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a femur fracture sustained in a motor-vehicle crash. Their partner died in the collision. Which of the following client statements would indicate

A nurse is caring for a client who screams, “I can read your minds!” The nurse should identify this finding as a manifestation of which of the following personality disorders?

A nurse is caring for a young woman with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). Which finding should confirm the nurse’s suspicion?

The nurse is conducting discharge teaching with a client who has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement from the client indicates the need for additional teaching?

A nurse is working with a client and their partner. Which of the following information describes the reason it is important to recognize early warning signs related to substance use?

What age group should be routinely screened for scoliosis?

A nurse on a mental health unit is discussing consent with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and has been hospitalized for detoxification. The nurse enters the room and finds the client shouting in a terrified voice, “Ge

A nurse is preparing a presentation on Parkinson’s disease (PD) for a health fair at a local community center. Which information should the nurse include in the presentation?

A charge nurse is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder and who is in the manic phase. Which of the following room assignments should the nurse give the client?

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who is experiencing panic-level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who is unable to make any decisions for themself and needs constant reassurance. The nurse should identify that these are manifestations of which of the following person

Which patient statement indicates to the nurse the need to provide additional information related to measures that prevent cancer development?

What is the antidote for Warfarin (Coumadin)?

A prescription reads phenytoin 0.2 g orally twice daily. The medication label states that each capsule is 100 mg. The nurse prepares how many capsule(s) to administer 1 dose?

The nurse is teaching a patient about the different routes of transmission. Which patient statement indicates correct understanding of airborne transmission?

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor)?

A nurse is teaching a client who was diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder about the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understan

A nurse is observing a group therapy session. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication of bulimia nervosa?